BEHR

ULTRA Exterior Paint

All sheens and colors · US · not yet reviewed

Short answer

Ready for another coat: 2 hours after application.
Safe to touch: 1 hour after application.

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When did you apply it?
Outdoors, temperature
Where?
Thickness

Stated times

  • Safe to touch1 hour
  • Ready for another coat2 hours

From BEHR product page · checked 2026-10-24. Anything not listed isn’t stated by the manufacturer.

Conditions & fine print
  • Stated conditions: Not stated on the product page
  • Air and surface temperatures should stay between 35–90°F for at least 4 hours after application. Do not paint when rain or heavy condensation is expected. Over heavy stains or tannin-rich woods, allow 12–16 hours between coats.
  • Temperature range: 35°F to 90°F
  • Region US. Formulas can differ between countries; check your container.
  • Safe to touch: Listed as dry time
  • Ready for another coat: 12–16 hours over heavy stains or tannin-rich woods
  • Entered from the manufacturer source; second review pending. Report outdated information
  • Actual results depend on preparation, thickness, ventilation, temperature, humidity, mixing and substrate.

Questions

How long before ULTRA Exterior Paint is ready for another coat?

BEHR states: Recoat time: 2 hours. Conditions: 12–16 hours over heavy stains or tannin-rich woods. This is the manufacturer’s stated time, not a guarantee.

How long before ULTRA Exterior Paint is safe to touch?

BEHR states: Dry time: 1 hour. Conditions: Listed as dry time. This is the manufacturer’s stated time, not a guarantee.

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